Tweed jacket opinion

**416 Rigby** · 12th November 15, 12:45 PM

Just to confirm, the bottom of the jacket should fall about where the pleats begin, correct?

**Spartan Tartan** · 12th November 15, 03:18 PM

Tweed and wool go awesomely together. I have a tweed jacket that I plan to have converted. I'm not sure what the cost to convert/tailor would be, but it would be MUCH less than a new jacket. Especially if you are starting with a jacket that is only $7.

**ASinclair** · 12th November 15, 05:08 PM

I have a Harris Tweed jacket that my sweetie, carolinanan117, converted for me.

**CMcG** · 13th November 15, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by 416 Rigby

Just to confirm, the bottom of the jacket should fall about where the pleats begin, correct?

Or even a little above so as not to interfere with the pleats.

**416 Rigby** · 14th November 15, 10:06 AM

I met with the gal at the bridal shop, a professional dress maker who has a great reputation. She and the other staff were intrigued and excited about the project and love the kilt.

Looking over the jacket, lining, and labels, she noted it was high quality, very well made, and after inspecting it said "This is a $400 jacket, where'd you get it?" She couldn't believe it came from a thrift store.

Doing the cut away and shortening, lengthening the sleeves, moving the pocket flap, and repairing a hole in the back that I hadn't noticed will set me back 75 bucks, which I think is pretty decent. So in 3 weeks or so, I'll have it back.

Not a great photo, but here we are pinning things up and working out the job.

Thanks again for the help!

**Mikilt** · 14th November 15, 10:17 AM

Rigby,
I think you made a good deal and you will find excuses to wear it. That is the nice thing about a simple herringbone jacket, it can give you outfit just a nudge without overdressing.

Good score and well done!

**MNlad** · 14th November 15, 01:23 PM

I think you'll be quite happy with the finished product. It goes quite well with that Mackenzie kilt. Here is a conversion I did on a very similar colored jacked a couple of years ago. (To long-time members, sorry for the repeat photo.)

**416 Rigby** · 17th December 15, 04:41 PM

Love the way it turned out. Thanks for all the advice, gents!
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**Leprechaun 91** · 18th December 15, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

...There is a marked difference in style and cut between the two, so I suppose it is helpful to know which we are talking about in our discussions here and "saxon" seems as good a description as any other to me. Have you a better suggestion?

Perhaps he was trying to not use the term Sassenach lest he "alienate" some of his readers.